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Corpus Christi
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Junior Livestock Show is underway in Corpus Christi — 3NEWS is live capturing nearly 90 years of tradition as young exhibitors display their livestock and skills. KIII-TV
- ➤ The Rancho Vista playground, closed since May 2025 for safety reasons, is nearly complete and will reopen by the end of January with further upgrades scheduled for 2029. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Volunteers cleared thousands of wreaths from gravesites today in Coastal Bend to honor fallen veterans who had no family, showing the community's commitment to never forget their sacrifice. KIII-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Winter Texans are filling RV parks, restaurants and shops in Rockport-Fulton (boosting local businesses) this offseason. KIII-TV
- ➤ Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend and G&H Towing are hosting the 3rd Annual Maritime Career Expo & Job Fair on Jan. 21 at Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Drive with free admission. The event offers separate sessions for students and the general public to meet over 35 maritime employers. KRIS 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Gloria Hicks Elementary received five free books through the 'If You Give a Child a Book' initiative, a program by KRIS 6 News (in partnership with Scripps Howard Fund) that builds home libraries and supports literacy. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Tuloso-Midway Independent School District seeks volunteers to serve as actors, timekeepers, and runners at its Law Enforcement Competition at Tuloso Midway High School on Saturday, January 17 at 8:30 a.m. Volunteer hours count toward student community service credits — supporting local law enforcement training. KRIS 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire Station 10 on the Westside is set for a full rebuild — featuring a larger apparatus bay and modernized spaces — and will be finished by January 2027 at Greenwood and Horne next to the International Westside Pony League. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ City leaders are working to approve final permits for the Evangeline Project by Feb. 6 & the project is set to supply up to 40 million gallons of water daily amid drought concerns. KIII-TV
- ➤ Burleson Street reopened as a two-way road today in North Beach, part of the Harbor Bridge Project, while the new US 181 frontage road (E Causeway Boulevard) now offers better access from Bridgeport to Beach Avenue. KRIS 6 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation temporarily closed three federally funded programs for mental health, substance use and homelessness on Jan. 13, affecting 185 clients and 12 staff. It received word on Jan. 15 that the funding has been restored — easing the service disruption. Caller Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Calallen Wildcats return a loaded team (led by pitchers Collier Carroll and Drayton Mitchell) aiming to win back-to-back state crowns. They will begin their season at the McAllen Tournament before hosting their own from Feb. 25 to 28. KIII-TV
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SELF CONTROL Live Concert
6 PM — House of Rock — $11.15 — Experience an electrifying night of high-energy live music with SELF CONTROL and special guests.
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Vintage Pictures with Special Guests
8 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Experience a high-energy night of genre-blending music featuring El Dusty and headliner Vintage Pictures.
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The Max Live at Rockit’s Whiskey Bar
9 PM — Rockit’s Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No cover — Experience a night of energetic music with The Max, featuring a blend of rock, pop, and dance hits.
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UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Basketball
7-9 p.m. — Dugan Wellness Center — $69.43 — Catch an exciting basketball clash between local teams at the Dugan Wellness Center.
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Open Mic Night
6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — An unforgettable night of music, comedy, and creativity featuring local talents.
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Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Women's Basketball
1-9 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Tickets available — Watch the Islanders battle it out on the court in a thrilling basketball matchup.
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Chris Duarte Live at House of Rock
6 PM — House of Rock — General Admission & Table Seating Available — Experience an electrifying night of blues-rock with celebrated guitarist Chris Duarte.
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Kate Watson Concert
9 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $15+ — Enjoy a night of live music with the talented Kate Watson at a popular local venue.
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Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Basketball
7-10 p.m. — Dugan Wellness Center — $69.43 — Catch the local college teams battling it out on the court for basketball excitement.
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Open Mic Night
6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Showcase your talent at a night filled with music, comedy, and creativity.
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